Government shutdown puts some nonprofits in jeopardy

The Disability Awareness Council in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, assists individuals with disabilities in the community, offering aid ranging from transportation to housing advocacy. But for now, many services are on hold. “Because of the shutdown and cuts, core disability services that people rely on every week are either paused, reduced or running with unpaid…

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These traits help successful people achieve goals

People who consistently achieve their goals have a few key traits in common, according to psychologist Angela Duckworth. Duckworth, a University of Pennsylvania professor and bestselling author, has spent more than 15 years studying the concept of “grit,” or what pushes someone to stay dedicated to — and eventually meet — their long-term goals. Many…

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Trump says he's targeting Democrats' programs, but the suffering is bipartisan 

Throughout the government shutdown, President Trump Maintained That his administration would “clean up dead wood, waste and fraud.” Because the Democrats”started this thing,” he said, adding that the shutdown presents “a unprecedented opportunity“To finish “Democratic-oriented” program and giving his opponents “a taste of their own medicine.” Trump then posted a photo of himself signing a…

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